Pride Schedule: Pride Returns to Puerto Vallarta May 17–25

Vallarta Pride 2024
A week of rainbow revelry, beachfront glamour and unforgettable moments is set to light up Mexico’s LGBTQ+ paradise. Check out the schedule for the week here.

Vallarta Pride 2025 Gains Official Support from Vallarta Government

(left to right) Director of Commercial and Service Liaison Luis Tello; Director of Operations Alfredo Soria; Vallarta Pride Organizing Committee President Javier Jiménez; Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Munguía; Deputy and City Councilwoman Melissa Madero; and Director of Public Relations Carlos Plascencia. Photo provided.
For the first time in history, the municipal government of Puerto Vallarta has formalized an alliance with the organizers of Vallarta Pride, strengthening collaboration between authorities, private initiatives, and the community to support one of Mexico’s most significant multicultural and inclusion events.

Pride and Prosperity: Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ Tourism Generates Record $17 Billion Pesos in 2023

2023 Vallarta Pride block party
Puerto Vallarta has long been a beloved destination for LGBTQ+ travelers, but the economic impact of this vibrant community has never been quantified – until now. The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust released data showcasing that in 2023, the city welcomed a staggering 2 million LGBTQ+ tourists, generating a record-breaking $17 billion pesos for the local economy. 

5 Reasons to Experience Puerto Vallarta Pride

Vallarta Pride Parade 2023
Puerto Vallarta is gearing up for one of the most vibrant and celebrated events of the year: Pride! From May 17 to May 25, this stunning coastal city transforms into a colorful hub of love, acceptance, and celebration. Here are five compelling reasons to experience Puerto Vallarta Pride this year.

PRIDE 2022 Arrives Full of Color and Diversity

Vallarta Pride will bring a series of fun activities during May, starting on May 20 and running through May 29.

Summer Festivals Offer Fun to Visitors from World Wide

Bear pride float
In 2023, Puerto Vallarta is set to host a variety of exciting summer festivals that will attract visitors from all over the world

Pop Group JNS to Headline Vallarta Pride 2025 Block Party

Pop group JNS, a prominent name in Latin pop, is set to headline the Vallarta Pride 2025 Block Party on Thursday, May 22, capping off the Pride Parade.
Pop group JNS, a prominent name in Latin pop, is set to headline the Vallarta Pride 2025 Block Party on Thursday, May 22, capping off the Pride Parade.

Vallarta Pride Announces Eden Block Party Entertainment

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Vallarta Pride has announced a huge lineup of entertainers who will help headline the Eden Block Party to be held in Zona Romantica on May 25, 2023. There is a minimum donation of $50 pesos to enter the block party zone.

Photo Gallery: Queer Art and Vallarta Pride: 10 Years

The Puerto Vallarta Cultural Projects Office, in collaboration with Vallarta Pride, recently held the opening reception of two art events at the OPC office: QUEER/CUIR and Vallarta Pride: 10 years in photographs.

Vallarta Pride 2024 Unveils Sun & Beach Themed Parade, Educational Talks, and Beach Party

Vallarta Pride 2024 Press Conference
Vallarta Pride, along with other local officials, announced plans and details for the upcoming Vallarta Pride Festival. The event was held recently at Industry Bar. This conference began by recounting the achievements of the last edition; Because this year it was a challenge to overcome what had happened on the 10th Anniversary.

Two Exhibitions Celebrate Pride:

Queer/Cuir is a multidisciplinary exhibition of contemporary art that brings together the work of twelve national and international artists whose work is representative of queer/cuir. Vallarta Pride: 10 years in photographs gathers visual testimonies of the 10 years of Vallarta Pride through the work of several photographers.
Cultural Projects Office in collaboration with Vallarta Pride presents, QUEER/CUIR and Vallarta Pride: 10 years in photographs, in the framework of the 9th anniversary of OPC and the 10th anniversary of Vallarta Pride.

Pride Gay Mixer Photos from The Swedes

Jet De La Isla (right) with his boyfriend Beto Hernández at The Swedes Pride Gay Mixer. The event was held May 15, with more than 250 people attending. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
A large crowd (our biggest crowd at any of our mixers) enjoyed a great time and supported a great cause at the May 15, 2024 Out and About PV Magazine and the Facebook group “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know” Gay Mixer that was held at The Swedes Restaurant and Bar.

Vallarta Gay Pride 2023 Schedule of Events

For the tenth year, Puerto Vallarta will be ready to welcome guests in 2023 to the most important LGBTQ Pride in the region... Vallarta Pride! Here is a schedule of some of the events.

Mendoza Crowned Miss Vallarta Pride 2023

Alondra Mendoza was crowned Miss Vallarta Pride 2023 as Vallarta Pride began its activities on May 17, 2023.
Alondra Mendoza was crowned Miss Vallarta Pride 2023 as Vallarta Pride began its activities on May 17, 2023.

Adrenaline in Heels – Drag Derby Takes Over Calle Pulpito

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The iconic Vallarta Pride Drag Derby made a triumphant return on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, thrilling an enthusiastic crowd after its absence from last year's pride festivities.

Gay Friendly Puerto Vallarta among the 10 Most Inclusive Cities in the World Says AirBnb

Gay Friendly Puerto Vallara, Photo by Oscar Almeida
Puerto Vallarta is part of a select list of cities that are most welcoming to LGBTQ+ travelers throughout the year.

Vallarta Pride Announces 2024 Schedule, Celebrates 11th Year

Vallarta Pride Parade 2023
Puerto Vallarta Pride is embracing its origins as it marks its 11th anniversary, themed "Sun and Beach." The celebration will feature a three-day Sun Festival at Lazaro Cardenas Park, concluding with an exhilarating beach party.

VIDEO: 2020 Virtual Pride Week Monday Madness with Dixie Leonard

With the official Puerto Vallarta Pride Festival canceled due to the pandemic, a group of volunteers have joined together to bring a week full of virtual...

Chris Lopez: A Man Of The Glittery Cloth

Chris Lopez, photo by Oscar Almeida
Chris Lopez is a multi-talented artist who excels in various media. He is a singer, performer, vocal coach, artistic coach, producer, director, and creative designer, among other things. However, his journey to becoming a prominent figure in the live entertainment industry began in an unexpected place: the seminary.

Vallarta Pride Parade Will Be May 25, 2023

Vallarta's Pride Parade, an annual event that last for hours, will be held on May 25, 2023 starting around 6 p.m. The parade starts at the Sheraton and goes down the Malecon and into the Zona Romantica.